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Appeals court rules Skunk Train operator is public utility, can condemn private property

A CALIFORNIA STATE APPEALS COURT last week denied a landowner's request that the court reconsider its decision that the owner of the Skunk Train in Mendocino County has the power to condemn private ...
Times-Standard on MSN

Skunk Train owner wins court reversal that could pave way for major expansion

The decision allows Mendocino Railway to use eminent domain to acquire a 20-acre undeveloped parcel in Willits envisioned as a new hub along the Highway 101 corridor.
Business Wire

A Royal Flush in the Redwoods: Skunk Train Unveils the Swankiest Restroom on Rails

FORT BRAGG, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Skunk Train has officially raised the bar for outdoor amenities with the debut of its newest... throne room. Yes, you read that right. The legendary Redwood ...
Business Wire

Two New Ways to Ride the Rails: Skunk Train Adds Luxury and Local Flavor to the Line

FORT BRAGG & WILLITS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--This summer, California’s most iconic railroad turned up the heat and adventure with two unforgettable new offerings on the Skunk Train: the Presidential ...
Santa Rosa Press Democrat

PLAN TO LOG ALONG SKUNK TRAIN ROUTE CLOSER TO APPROVAL

The completion of court-ordered ridership studies puts a logging company a step closer to winning approval for its plan to cut trees along a stretch of the Skunk Train's route in Mendocino County. The ...
SFGate

Mendocino Co.: Appeals Court Rules Skunk Train Operator Is Public Utility, Can Condemn Private Property

A California state appeals court last week denied a landowner's request that the court reconsider its decision that the owner of the Skunk Train in Mendocino County has the power to condemn private ...